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Iceland's universities are concentrated in and around Reykjavík, with smaller institutions in Akureyri and the Westfjords. Keflavík near Reykjavík is the only major international airport.

FindMyUni lists 17 English-taught programmes at 1 university in Iceland (11 bachelor's, 6 master's).

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Tuition fees and cost of living in Iceland

Public universities charge no tuition, only small application and registration fees. Private universities such as Reykjavík University charge fees that are modest by international standards.

Living costs are very high, because many goods have to be imported. Even with free tuition, a longer stay needs careful budgeting.

Student life in Iceland

Buses and domestic flights connect the towns.

Study programmes in Iceland

All 17 programmes

Programmes by discipline

Student cities in Iceland

Guides for Iceland

Studying in Iceland: common questions

Can I study in Iceland in English?

Yes. FindMyUni lists 17 English-taught programmes at 1 university in Iceland (11 bachelor's, 6 master's).

How much does it cost to study in Iceland?

Public universities charge no tuition, only small application and registration fees. Private universities such as Reykjavík University charge fees that are modest by international standards.

Which universities in Iceland offer the most English-taught programmes?

Iceland University of the Arts. FindMyUni lists 1 university in Iceland in total.

Universities in Iceland

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